Ricoh GX200

“One of the cheapest "serious" compact digital cameras.”

DigiCamReview has posted their review of the Ricoh Caplio GX200 [QuickPrice Check - US - UK], a compact digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/1.7-in. CCD), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3x wide-angle optical zoom (24-72mm equiv.), 2.7-in. high resolution (460,000 dots) LCD, AE/AF target shift, Aperture auto shift, Automatic brightness level compensation function, Distortion compensation function, P, A and M shooting WB compensation, 1:1 square format in RAW, Electronic Level, Continuous Shooting @ 1.4fps, and Movie 640 x 480@ 30fps. Optional accessories include an electronic viewfinder that clips into the hotshoe, wide-angle converter (19mm equiv.), and tele converter (135mm equiv.).

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Answer: Steven Sasson

* The invention of the digital camera began with a 30-second conversation when Mr Sasson’s supervisor asked whether it was possible to build a camera with a new type of electronic sensor called a charge-coupled device.

* Mr Sasson’s original prototype weighed eight pounds, recorded black and white images to a cassette tape, had a resolution of 0.01 megapixel and took 23 seconds to capture its first image. In 1978, Mr Sasson was issued a US patent for the digital camera and Eastman Kodak was the first company to develop a megapixel digital camera in 1986, and one of the first companies to develop a consumer digital camera.

[ via The Economist ]

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Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR

“The S200EXR is an excellent camera and … the best ultrazoom.”

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR [Specs], a 12MP resolution (1/1.6-in. Super CCD EXR) ultra zoom digital camera which allows you to optimize the image capture according to the scene: High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range or High Sensitivity & Low Noise. The S200EXR features optical image stabilization, a 14.3x optical zoom (30.5-436mm equiv.), a 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots) and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

Nikon D300s

“The Nikon D300s is an excellent camera.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Nikon D300s [Specs], a digital SLR camera with 12.3MP (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), PASM, large bright viewfinder using a pentaprism with approximately 100% frame coverage, 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking, Integrated Dust Reduction System, Live View, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), Continuous Shooting 7fps, Advanced D Movie, RAW, Quiet Shutter-release Mode, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, Built-in Flash, Virtual Horizon, dual card slots for CF (Type I only)/SD memory cards, and optional GPS Unit.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D

“The Canon T1i is one of the best values on the market, offering Canon 50D quality in a significantly less expensive package.”

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D [Specs], a digital SLR camera with 15.1MP resolution (on a 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor), an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution (920K dots) LCD, Integrated Cleaning System, 9-point Phase Detection AF, Live View, PASM, Shutter Speed range of 30 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb, Continuous 3.4fps, and RAW file format.

[ Read the Canon EOS T1i / 500D Review at: Imaging Resource ]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“Not only do I highly recommend the DMC-GF1 — I can tell you that I bought one to take on my trip.”

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M/R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M DMW-MA3R.

Read the Panasonic GF1 Review at: DCRP (dcresource)

[ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 [QuickPrice Check] ]

Ricoh GR Digital III

“A very sophisticated camera that offers a wealth of exposure options.”

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Ricoh GR Digital III [QuickPrice Check], with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in. CCD), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 28 (equiv.) F1.9 fixed lens, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), PASM, Pixel output interpolation algorithm to expand dynamic range by up to +1 EV equivalent, Dynamic range double shot, Multi-pattern auto white balance, Fast AF in low-light situations, Full Press Snap at set focal distance, Pre-AF, AE/AF target shift, Aspect ratio 1:1 square format mode, WB Bracketing, Color Bracketing, Electronic level, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

“The SX20 offers almost as much functionality as a consumer-level dSLR”

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS [Specs], a compact ultra zoom digital camera with "good image and color quality" and featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 20x wide-angle optical zoom (28-560mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), PASM modes, Smart AUTO, Scene Modes, and HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps.

Canon PowerShot SX20IS [QuickPrice Check]